After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 12 - Just Being Humiliated

Hearing Chu Meng's words, Gu An raised his brows, showing slight surprise as he curiously asked, "Senior, do you take a liking to me?"

"No." Chu Meng answered without hesitation.

"That settles it then." Gu An continued eating his meal.

He himself looked to be over forty years old, having been only at the third level of Qi Refining well into his forties and only recently advancing to the fourth level.

Decrepit and with a life of hardships.

Who would like someone like that?

So there's no chance of affection existing.

"But you could take a liking to me. The reason I don't is because you've taken a liking to that vile person, right?" Chu Meng suddenly said.

Gu An was taken aback.

The woman in his memory did indeed possess a stunning beauty, but...

What he saw was not her smile blooming like flowers, not her gentleness and thoughtfulness, not her elegant nobility, but her killing people without batting an eye.

Could someone really like that?

At least Gu An felt not the slightest affection in his heart.

He only hoped that she would show mercy and let him off.

Before Gu An could reply, the other party continued, "But that vile person would definitely not fancy you. You're old, even your hair has turned white, and you barely shaved your beard, the sky would have to fall before she could like you."

Gu An: "...."

You sure have a way with words.

"You're old, you must really want a Daoist couple, right? How about you let me go, I won't only give you the resources I mentioned earlier, but I'll also find you a Daoist couple who absolutely matches the lover of your dreams?" Chu Meng spoke again.

Gu An finished his porridge, stood up, and left: "Senior, take your time eating."

Seeing Gu An act like this, Chu Meng cursed again: "You're also a despicable person, you definitely fancy that vile woman. Otherwise, who would be so loyal when we're so far from the emperor. I wish you both a lonely death."

Gu An didn't care about the other's words.

Cultivating, who else needs romantic entanglements?

Survival comes first, of course.

Romantic entanglements only slow down the pace of Cultivation.

On the road, Gu An felt his body.

Nowadays, his Fireball Technique was still basic, his Mountain Opening Fist had reached Perfection, Hundred Steps Chasing Wind had achieved Great Success, and he had yet to learn the Mountain Opening Axe.

The Qi Concealment Technique could only be considered basic.

The stages of the Qi Concealment Technique weren't clearly defined, the more proficient the better.

"First, I'll enhance Hundred Steps Chasing Wind, then the Qi Concealment Technique."

Only by doing this will there be a chance to deceive that woman from my yard.

That's how he could better secure his position.

Spirit Tree Garden.

When Gu An arrived, others were not there yet, only some loggers were already prepared.

They had a quota each day, so by coming early, they could finish early.

After waiting a while, Qiu Hua and others arrived, Yang Shi included.

The four of them were talking and laughing. Upon seeing Gu An, they were merely startled for a moment, then busied themselves with their tasks.

Qiu Hua did greet him.

Gu An just nodded in acknowledgment.

Himself a man soon to be expelled, even personally by the new leader.

So their reaction was understandable to him.

He didn't want to make it difficult for them.

Seeing it was about time, Gu An picked up the axe intending to go logging.

However, before he could leave, Manager Chen arrived.

"Everyone come here for a moment." Manager Chen's voice rang out.

Qiu Hua and others were a bit surprised, Gu An was as well.

After all, Yang Shi was too.

The five of them drew close.

Originally, it was enough for the five of them to stand in a row, but suddenly Yang Shi turned to Gu An.

Pushing him to the forefront: "With the new boss absent, the old boss should temporarily take charge."

Gu An: "....."

To go to such lengths?

After all, Yang Shi knew Manager Chen was here to appoint the temporary manager.

Pushing oneself forward, isn't that like placing oneself on the fire to roast?

Such humiliation.

And now still being called the boss, is this making one change their way of addressing later?

Another humiliation.

What a grudge.

Gu An sighed internally, but since Manager Chen will continue to talk, there was no way to delay anything.

Not urgent, the strength isn't enough for now.

"Alright, let me first discuss the situation." Manager Chen looked at everyone and said, "You all must have realized, your leader is temporarily not here.

He has important matters and might need to leave for a while, but he will return.

However, the time is uncertain.

But the Sect is about to take over the Vajra Wood, and currently, without a leader in the Spirit Tree Garden, it's truly not suitable.

So, before your Leader Shang returns, I intend to appoint a temporary leader."

As these words were spoken, everyone was somewhat surprised.

Qiu Hua looked at Gu An with some delight, wasn't it saying that the boss could continue to be the boss.

"It seems everyone has no objections." Manager Chen looked at Gu An: "Gu An, you have worked hard these years."

Just when everyone thought Gu An would continue to be promoted, Manager Chen's words took a sharp turn: "Logically, we should continue to make you work hard, but we also need to give opportunities to newcomers. This time, take a good rest.

" Then Manager Chen looked at Yang Shi: "This time, the temporary leader will be Yang Shi, and you all will help him manage the Spirit Tree Garden well in the future.

Especially you, Gu An, you have experience, remember to give much support."

After hearing this, Yang Shi feigned surprise, hesitated some, and then nodded seriously: "I definitely won't let Manager Chen down, with Leader Gu's support, I am sure we can get on the right track quickly."

Gu An found this new leader's position grating.

Manager Chen smiled, then turned and left.

He didn't care about the reactions of others, let alone how Gu An felt.

Once the person left, Qiu Hua was the first to speak: "Why isn't the boss the leader?"

"What why? This is Manager Chen's arrangement," Zhao Ying followed up.

Yang Shi came in front of Gu An and said, "I didn't expect to be the temporary leader, how about I talk to Manager Chen about it? Letting me be in charge of the boss doesn't feel right."

Gu An looked at him, smiled and said: "It should be, from now on I have to call you Leader Yang, should I continue with logging?"

"That's new boss' wish, I'm just a temporary leader now, I can't let you supervise normally.

You'll have to keep logging," Yang Shi said somewhat reluctantly.

Gu An nodded with a smile: "I understand."

Saying that, he took his axe and went to logging.

Yang Shi watched the calm Gu An, frowned slightly.

Feeling uncomfortable.

He didn't witness the scene he wanted to see; he hoped to see the person in front of him feeling shameful, annoyed, resentful, and lowly.

But there was nothing.

Gu An could faintly feel Yang Shi's gaze, but didn't care.

Now he also needed the other party to be the leader, if the deep tree had any issues, someone else could take the blame.

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At least they wouldn't suspect him for the time being.

The only worry now was whether Yang Shi might suddenly go in to check.

After that, Gu An started logging, treating himself as a normal logger.

Day after day, a week passed.

Gu An saw that his magic technique value was full.

It was time to enhance Hundred Steps Chasing Wind.

Tonight, he would advance; tonight, he would go deep into the Spirit Tree Garden to enhance logging.

This time with the Storage Treasure, he could bring the axe in.

Midnight.

Gu An felt as if he was immersed in Hundred Steps Chasing Wind, like a whirling hurricane.

Violent and fast.

This was the change brought by the outbreak, but without outbreak, it was as light as the wind.

Midnight.

Gu An opened his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief.

Hundred Steps Chasing Wind had reached Perfection.

He got up and walked outside.

"Where are you going in the middle of the night?" At the gate, Chu Meng looked surprised.